Many Kentuckians are feeling the effects of the shutdown, and many people are struggling to make ends meet.

"I don't know if I'll be able to make my rent for November," said federal employee Brian Arbenz.

Arbenz works for the U.S. Census Bureau.

"I've been sending out letters to all the utility companies and my landlord and saying I'm not sure I can meet my obligations, and I just hope you give me some consideration. It's been very stressful," said Arbenz.

With no cash coming in, Arbenz asked for help.

"I had met with a good friend last night and he lent me some cash," said Arbenz.

Arbenz took part in an organized rally in downtown Louisville Friday afternoon. The group's message is simple.

"Let us go back to work," said Sharon Baker, president of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 3599.

Baker is calling on politicians to strike a deal.

"I think that enough is enough. We have had enough. We do our job, we contribute, we pay taxes, we are part of the check that they get, so let us do our job," said Baker.

"Kentucky workers are hurting. They've been cut off and they don't know what to do," said Karissa Gerhke with the Progressive Change Campaign.

Gerhke helped organize the rally. She said the shutdown affects both sides of the aisle.

"Whether it's Democrat or Republican, voters are angry and they want to be able to work," said Gerhke.

For Arbenz, getting back to work and getting a paycheck can't come soon enough.

"I want to go back to work immediately. I'd be happy to get a call to go back to work right now," said Arbenz.

The group hopes the government shutdown ends soon, so they can get back to work, and get their lives back to normal.

Despite hundreds of thousands of government workers getting furloughed, members of Congress are still getting a paycheck.